"No, I just wanted to make sure you didn't. ...welcome back, I guess."

She studies his face for a moment, frowning a little. He doesn't know yet. Should she tell him? Should she wait for someone else to do it, because chances are she will make a mess of that. But if she doesn't, he's going to be pissed at her for holding back.

"Do they not have news in Canada? I was in Madripoor and I still heard."